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View Poll Results: Which one would you choose?
IWC Spitfire Mark XVI Chrono 5 25.00%
Blancpain Leman Moon Phase Calendar 3 15.00%
JLC Master Calendar 11 55.00%
Other 1 5.00%
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Old 24 April 2009, 12:39 PM   #1
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Some help choosing

Alright you bunch of experts, I would like your opinions. I am looking at these 3 options right now - IWC Spitfire Mark XVI Chrono, Blancpain Leman Moon Phase, and JLC Master Calendar. Mosco has been very helpful with this - one of the good guys.

Based on these you can see the basic style I am looking for (leather band, light/silver face, pilot kind of look). Which one would you choose and why? If none, do you have another idea for me?
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Old 24 April 2009, 01:34 PM   #2
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I love them all but the JLC Master Calendar gets top billing in my opinion.
Nice choices and a tough decision.

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Old 25 April 2009, 12:14 AM   #3
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i love IWC pilot watches but I have to say the JLC gets my vote on this.
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Old 25 April 2009, 12:20 AM   #4
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That JLC is just fantastic. Do it!
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Old 25 April 2009, 12:40 AM   #5
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46and2? Is that a reference to the Tool song? GREAT band -very under appreciated, IMO.

The JLC looks amazing but I really want to see it in person compared to the IWC. Tough to do.
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Old 25 April 2009, 01:08 AM   #6
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Hey Chris, three very watches, but my vote also goes to the JLC. I've actually been thinking about adding that one to my collection as well, I think it is the nicest calender/moonphase watch in it's price range. The build quality and movement are what you would expect from a quality brand like JLC, but I find the dial one of the best thought out and clear/easy to read layouts in its class.
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Old 25 April 2009, 03:03 AM   #7
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JLC for clarity ....

Good health to enjoy whatever you decide to go for.
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Old 25 April 2009, 03:51 AM   #8
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i like the IWC
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Old 25 April 2009, 09:41 AM   #9
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46and2? Is that a reference to the Tool song? GREAT band -very under appreciated, IMO.

The JLC looks amazing but I really want to see it in person compared to the IWC. Tough to do.
It is indeed a reference to Tool, one of my favorite bands of all time.

I hear you about tough to see in person. Around here, we have 2 Rolex ADs, 2 Omega ADs, 1 Panerai AD, and 1 or 2 Breitling ADs. We have none that carry what I consider "high end" or haute horologie.
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Old 25 April 2009, 12:27 PM   #10
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The JLC has got my vote.
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